Bacteria

Shapes of Bacteria

Explore 13 Different Shapes of Bacteria

The prokaryotic kingdom consists of unicellular microscopic microorganisms called bacteria. Bacteria are simple single-celled organisms that lack chlorophyll pigments. The rigidity of its cell wall determines the shape of a bacterium. Explore 13 different shapes of bacteria here.
Domain Archaea / Archaebacteria

The Domain Archaea: Finding Life’s Extremists

Archaebacteria: Sole organisms that can survive in extreme habitats & archaeans are considered the third domain of life. Learn about the domain Archaea here.
Is MRSA Contagious?

Is MRSA Contagious? Explore the Etiology of MRSA Infection

MRSA infection is an infection caused by the methicillin-resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus. Explore more about the etiology of MRSA infection, is MRSA contagious, its history, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
how are virus different from bacteria?

How Are Viruses Different From Bacteria?

While it is true that viruses and bacteria are often (and sometimes mistakenly) associated with diseases, many find them to be seemingly indistinguishable. Explore how are viruses different from bacteria at a microscopic level from 15 various aspects.
Bacterial Transduction

Bacterial Transduction: A Mode of Genetic Recombination

Even without contact, bacterial cells can transfer their genetic material to other cells through bacterial transduction. Explore how this event is possible in this article.
Bacterial Diseases

Top 14 Most Infectious and Deadliest Diseases Caused By Bacteria

Here are the world’s top 14 most infectious and deadliest bacterial diseases/infections that even some of the strongest present-day antibiotics can’t kill.
Do Bacteria Have Nucleus

Do Bacteria Have Nucleus?

Known as the control center of the cell, the nucleus is a structure found in Eukaryotes. How about prokaryotes like bacteria? Do Bacteria have Nucleus? Explore the answers here.
Is E.Coli Contagious?

Is E.Coli Infection Contagious?

Infections, esp. that of E. coli is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Sure enough, it can be life threatening but is it also contagious? Find out here!

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